Yesterday, we celebrated my grandma’s 91st birthday.  We call grandma Wella.  Wella is a pistol.  She loves Jesus, her occasional sip of tequila and family.  Wella has never been to a mastermind event or a personal development workshop.  But with the wisdom she doles out, she’s a mastermind to me.  91 years of living teaches a thing or two. Last night, Wella shared these five things with me.   Between laughter and tears, I don’t think I’ll ever forget. (Spanish translations noted below.) 1.  “La gente mala tiene lenguas largas.  Te quebran con sus palabras. No los dejes.”  Bad people have long tongues. They will try to break you with their words. Don’t let them. I feel this one loud and clear.  It also reminds me of the other side of that coin, “Be mindful when it comes to your words.  A string of some that don’t mean much to you, may stick with someone else for a lifetime.” -Rachel Wolchin 2.  “Reza para illuminar tu calle.”   Make time for prayer to illuminate your path. Prayer, meditation, intention.  Whatever you want to claim as your time in stillness – just do it.   My grandmother told me to pray for … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned From My 91 Year Old Grandmother